The Wartime Memories Project - No. 219 Squadron

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Information. No. 219 Squadron were formed at Catterick in October 1939 flying Blenheims. They converted to Beaufighters in October 1940 and from February 1944 flew Mosquitos. Airfields at which No. 219 Squadron were based: Catterick. 4th Oct 1939 to 12 Oct 1940 & 25 Apr 1943 14 May 1945 Redhill 12 Oct 1940 to 12 Dec 1940. Tangmere. 12 Dec 1940 to 23 June 1942. Acklington. 23 June 1942 to 21 Oct 1942 Scorton 21 Oct 1942 to 25 Apr 1943 Bone 14 May 1945 to ? Sidi Amor. ? to 27 Feb 1944 Woodvale 27 Feb 1944 to 15 Mar 1944 Honiley 15 Mar 1944 to 1 Apr 1944 Bradwell Bay. 1 Apr 1944 to 29 Aug 1944 Hunsdon. 29 Aug 1944 to 10 Oct 1944 Amiens, B48. from 10 Oct 1944 My first name is Hilbrand. Just a few days before my birth on March 28th 1946, my parents received the message of the death of their friend, Hilbrand Gerrit Holtrop. Pilot of the RAF 219 Dutch Squadron who died on June 10th 1944. So I was named as him, as a rememberance and honour to him... It's so very special to me to read his name on the list. I would like to know more about him, photographs, reports atc. Please can anyone give me some more info about him? Photographs If you have any Photographs you would like to share please get in touch. List of those who served with No.219 Squadron during the Second World War. F/O Hilbrand Gerrit Holtrop. pilot. (d. 10 Jun 1944) Read his Story If you have any names to add to this list, or any recollections or photos of those listed, please get in touch. If you have a story which you would like to share, or a website dedicated to a soldier or regiment please get in touch. Add Your Story Links Allied Forces Index The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation. This website is run out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Or by cheque to: PO Box 325, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1XL. Website and ALL Material © Copyright MMII-MMIXI - All Rights Reserved